by Ben Gilby and Genevieve Henry (16/10/25) Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross in action as a second-half substitute against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal’s start to the season has seen four points dropped to top four rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as being frustrated at home by Aston Villa,Continue reading “When she’s on the ball, she’s simply magical: Kyra Cooney-Cross”
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How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph
Above: From left to right – Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, and Steph Catley with the UEFA Champions League trophy last night. Photo: UWCL. 25/5/25 Three Impetus writers – Genevieve Henry, Ella McShane, and Alice de Koster-Kitto analyse the impact that Arsenal’s Australian internationals had in their superb European Champions League Final victory last night. Shining,Continue reading “How their Matildas influenced Arsenal’s Champions League triumph”
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective
20/4/25 Above: Olympique Lyonnais’ Ellie Carpenter celebrates with her teammates yesterday at The Emirates. Photo: Arsenal Women. Four Impetus writers – Alice de Koster-Kitto, Alyce Collett, Ella McShane, and Ben Gilby analyse yesterday’s European Champions League Semi-Final First Leg tie between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais, focusing on the Australian contingent involved. What it means forContinue reading “Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais – The Matildas perspective”
Matildas begin the international window with a win
Australia 1-0 South Korea By Kieran Yap (4/4/25). Above: Emily Van Egmond celebrates the goal. Photo: Damien Briggs /Football Australia) An Emily van Egmond cross provided Australia with a 1-0 win against South Korea in Sydney. A physical game opened up in the second half, and van Egmond’s curling cross was turned into goal viaContinue reading “Matildas begin the international window with a win”
Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil
By Kieran Yap 2/12/24 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross carries the ball into attack. Photo Kris Goman for Impetus. The Matildas have lost two games against Brazil, and pride would be as sore as some of the bodies after two bruising, intense contests. But there were things to take from these games for the short and longContinue reading “Matildas lose, but plenty to learn from the games against Brazil”
Kyra Cooney-Cross: Finding Her Feet in Arsenal’s Midfield
By Isabelle Campbell 26/09/2024 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew. Kyra Cooney-Cross was brought in as a key part of Arsenal’s plan for the future, but that time might have already arrived. A year on from her debut for the Gunners, Kyra Cooney-Cross has solidified her place in the star-studded squad. Though initially getting limitedContinue reading “Kyra Cooney-Cross: Finding Her Feet in Arsenal’s Midfield”
Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective
Above: Arsenal’s Australian trio of Caitlin Foord (left), Steph Catley (centre), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (right) celebrate the club’s Conti Cup Final win this season. Photo: Arsenal Women. 15/6/24 Impetus sought the views of WSL club fan groups and supporters of the clubs among our team of writers about the performance of their Australian stars. FindContinue reading “Aussies in the WSL: The fans’ perspective”
The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition
by Immy Sanders (30/12/23). Above: The Australia team lining up before their Olympic Qualifier with Chinese Taipei in Perth on 1st November. Nine of the 11 players shown either currently or have played in the WSL Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Across July and August this year the Matildas co-hosted a home World Cup, whereContinue reading “The Matildas Effect: WSL Edition”
In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas
by Claudia Loy (22/12/23). Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Steph Catley with the Conti Cup last season. They are now joined at Arsenal by their international teammate, the young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Arsenal Women. Until their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, Arsenal’s WSL season had been heading in an upward trajectory. In thisContinue reading “In focus: The influence of Arsenal’s Matildas”
Eight young players taking the WSL by storm
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (23/11/23) Above: Arsenal’s Australian midfield maestro Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Young players play integral roles in the WSL, and so far, this season we have seen some praiseworthy performances from the next generation of players that are bound to become some of the best in the world. From NorthContinue reading “Eight young players taking the WSL by storm”
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